Pakistan’s Expanding Contribution to the UAE’s IT and AI Revolution
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, has emphasized the enormous prospects for Pakistan in the UAE’s information technology (IT) and artificial intelligence (AI) industries. He underlined that the UAE is one of the first nations to designate a minister just for AI and that the country is quickly becoming an AI-driven nation.
AI as a Force for Transformation
Tirmizi emphasized the importance of AI in influencing the future in a recent interview, drawing comparisons to earlier technical revolutions like computers, steam engines, electricity, and telecommunications. “AI is the new frontier,” he said, adding that over the next five to six years, the UAE hopes to use AI developments to boost its GDP by about $100 billion. These investments will improve a number of businesses, including banking, tourism, healthcare, and governance.
Pakistan’s advantage is that its workforce is young and skilled.
Pakistan’s youthful population, which comprises 60% of its population, gives it a demographic edge that many other countries do not have, Tirmizi noted. According to him, Pakistan’s exports currently total $3.5 billion, but they might reach far higher levels. “The UAE is Pakistan’s third-largest destination for IT exports, after the US and the UK,” he stated.
Pakistan’s Participation at International AI Conferences
The envoy brought up Pakistan’s involvement in GITEX, a significant technology show held in Dubai, where the country was acknowledged as a leading tech destination. More than 11 AI-focused Pakistani businesses took part this year and signed contracts with international peers, demonstrating the country’s technological prowess.
Closing the Distance Between Pakistani and International AI Firms
Connecting Pakistani businesses with international partners—not only in the Gulf region, but worldwide—was the main goal of the recent AI conference, Tirmizi stressed. “We wanted to highlight Pakistan’s expertise at this global AI exhibition, which had major IT companies present,” he said.
Since AI is ingrained in everyday life through smartphone-driven solutions, he encouraged interested parties to travel to the United Arab Emirates to observe its effects for themselves. He claimed that Pakistan might join the technological revolution by connecting its AI talent with international networks.
Academic Institutions Fueling the Development of AI
The envoy emphasized that top-tier AI experts are being produced by Pakistani colleges. Talent that is significantly contributing to the development of AI has been nurtured by institutions like FAST, LUMS, and NUST.
Pakistani Businesses Assisting the UAE’s IT Industry
Tirmizi pointed out that prominent UAE institutions like ITTISALAT, Rasul Khaymar Bank, DIAB, and Dubai Islamic Bank already receive a significant amount of back-office support from Pakistani companies. “We are now concentrating on moving these partnerships toward AI-driven solutions, which will greatly accelerate business growth,” he stated.
Growing Exports of AI and IT
At the moment, Pakistan exports about $300 million worth of IT and AI to the United Arab Emirates. However, considering the speed at which technical alliances and investments are being made, Tirmizi expressed hope that this amount could surpass $1 billion within the year.
Pakistan’s Place in the UAE’s IT Environment
Tirmizi highlighted a noteworthy success story, stating that a Pakistani entrepreneur created the greatest IT investment in the United Arab Emirates through Careem, which was purchased for $3.2 billion. For Pakistanis in the GCC and even Silicon Valley, this acquisition has created a wealth of chances.
Promoting Foreign Investment in Pakistan
In closing, the ambassador emphasized the importance of making Pakistan an attractive place for investors. He recommended enticing prosperous Pakistani businesspeople from Silicon Valley and the GCC to put their money back into their homeland. He emphasized the need of utilizing Pakistan’s geographical location for economic and scientific advancement, saying, “Pakistan is a natural connector between Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East.”
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